About Christopher Scott

teaches history and government at a college in Houston. He is passionate about life, liberty, and property and wants to help people learn about the ever-increasing growth and power of the coercive state.

In a civilized society, should anyone or any government ever force anyone to do anything against his or her will as long as that person does not infringe upon the life, liberty, or property of another?

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Evidently, the CIA runs assassin squads. But I don't remember seeing the CIA or U.S. assassin squads in the Constitution. Maybe I missed it. But don't miss this article from antiwar.com that gives the details. How terrible.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Since the government fails at everything they do, the title of this post should be no suprise. Back in 1965, Lyndon Johnson, one of the worst presidents in history, declared a "war on poverty." 45 years later, more Americans are poor (over 50 million) than ever before in history. The cause: fiat currency, excessive regulation, the U.S. worldwide empire, and massive taxation. Read here.

Friday, September 10, 2010

The U.S. economy is struggling and will continue to do so for decades. As you can read here, the U.S. is slipping. We're now fourth, and in a few years I wouldn't be suprised if we fall out of the top ten.

Wouldn't it be nice if our politicians and armed services personnel always told the truth and didn't put their "spin" on everything? Good article from antiwar.com about what's really going on in Afghanistan, where empires go to die. Read here.

My Favorite Quote

"Of all the enemies of true liberty, war is, perhaps, the most to be dreaded, because it comprises and develops the germ of every other. War is the parent of armies; from these proceed debts and taxes; and armies, and debts, and taxes are the known instrument for bringing the many under the domination of the few." - James Madison